The 44th TOUR DE L'AVENIR is organised by TDF Sport and Amaury Sport Organisation, under the regulations of the International Cycling Union (UCI) and the Fédération Française de Cyclisme (French Cycling Federation). It will take place from the 6th to the 15th of September and consists of 10 stages.
The event is reserved for athletes of the Elite Men's U.23 Category and is registered on the Continental European Calendar in Class 2.Ncup. Counting towards the Nations Cup reserved for riders from 19 to 22 years, the Tour de l’Avenir awards the following points:
30 – 25 – 20 – 17 – 16 - 15 – 14 – 13 – 12 – 11 – 10 – 9 – 8 – 7 – 6 – 5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1 to the first 20 riders of the final general classification.
For each stage: 3 – 2 – 1 point(s) to the first 3 riders.
Only the first rider from each nation scores points based on his actual place in the event.
In accordance with UCI regulations, the event is open to:
In accordance with article 2.2.003, each team is made up of 6 riders of 19 to 22 years of age maximum this year.
The race headquarters, where licence-holding team managers must collect race numbers, will be open on Wednesday the 5th of September from 10.00 am to noon and from 2:30pm to 7.00pm. The team managers' meeting, in the presence of members of the college of stewards, is scheduled for Wednesday the 5th of September at 5.00pm at the race headquarters.
The official team presentation will take place on Wednesday the 5th of September from 6:30pm.
Information on the race will be broadcast on "Radio-Tour", using the frequency of 169.425 MHZ.
The neutral support service is provided by the MAVIC Company with 3 vehicles.
In each straight stage, there is a finishing deadline increased by 15% in relation to the winner's time.
In the 5th stage, which is an "Individual Time Trial", the deadline is 25%. In accordance with article 2.6.032 of the U.C.I. regulations, the College of Stewards may extend finishing time limits after consultation with the organiser.
Finishes for the 7th and the 10th stage are summit finishes. The rule for the last 3 kilometres will not be applied.
Time bonus points are awarded in straight stages from the 1st to the 10th stage, with the exception of the 5th stage which is a "time trial". They are awarded as follows in accordance with UCI article 2.6.019:
- on stage finishes: 10'', 6'', 4'' to the first 3 classified riders,
- on each intermediate sprint: 3'', 2'', 1'' to the first 3 classified riders.
For the 5th stage: SASSAY - SASSAY, which is an individual time trial, starts are spaced at one-minute intervals in the reverse order of the general classification of the 4th stage.
The general individual classification on time is based on the sum of the times recorded in each of the stages, taking bonuses and penalties into consideration - UCI article 2.6.014. The leader of the general individual classification on time shall wear the Yellow Jersey.
A classification by points is based on the sum of the points obtained in each of the 10 stages as well as the intermediate sprints in accordance with UCI article 2.6.017.
The following points are awarded:
- for the 5th individual time-trial stage, from the 1st to the 10th classified rider: 12, 10, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1.
- from the 1st to the 10th stage, except for the 5th individual time trial stage, from the 1st to the 20th classified rider: 30, 27, 25, 23, 21, 19, 17, 15, 13, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1.
- in each intermediate sprint, the following points are awarded respectively: 3, 2 and 1 to the first 3 classified riders.
In the event of a tie in the final general classification, the following criteria shall be applied in order until the riders are separated:
1) number of stage wins
2) number of wins in intermediate sprints
3) final general classification on time
The leader of the classification by points shall wear the Green Jersey.
A general individual best climber’s classification is based on the sum of the points obtained in the climbs and passes which count towards this classification, in accordance with the following scales:
- CATEGORY 1 CLIMBS AND PASSES:
15, 13, 11, 9, 8, 7, 6 and 5 points, respectively for the 1st to the 8th classified rider.
- CATEGORY 2 CLIMBS AND PASSES: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 and 5 points, respectively for the 1st to the 6th classified rider.
- CATEGORY 3 CLIMBS AND PASSES: 5, 3, 2 and 1 point(s), respectively for the 1st to the 4th classified rider.
- CATEGORY FOUR CLIMBS AND PASSES:
3, 2 and 1 point(s), respectively for the 1st to the 3rd classified rider. In the event of a tie in the general best climber’s classification, the rider who has obtained the largest number of first places at the top of category 1 climbs and passes shall be declared the winner. In the event that the positions are still tied, the riders shall be separated by the number of first places obtained in category 2 climbs and passes. The number of first places obtained in category 3 climbs and passes may also be taken into account if there is still a tie. Final separation in the event of a further tie will be based on the general individual classification by time. In order to be placed in the general best climber’s classification, award winners must finish the event. The leader of the Best Climber’s classification shall wear the Red Polka dot Jersey.
The team classification for the day is based on the sum of the three best individual times from each team. In the event of a tie, the teams shall be separated by the sum of the places obtained by their three best placed riders on the stage. The team general classification is calculated on the basis of the sum of the three best individual times from each team in each stage ridden.
In the event of a tie, the following criteria shall be applied until the teams are separated:
1) number of first places in the daily team classification
2) number of second places in the daily team classification etc.
Any team reduced to fewer than three riders is eliminated from the general team classification.
Anti-doping tests are carried out under the authority of the International Cycling Union and designated officials, at the finish of each stage in the organisations trailer.
After each stage, the following must present themselves on the podium at the awards ceremony:
The stage winner,
The leader of the general individual classification on time,
The leader of the general individual classification by points,
The leader of the general best climber’s classification.
At the start of each stage, the following must present themselves on the podium:
The leading team in the general team classification.
The leading team in the general Nations Cup classification
Penalties are in accordance with UCI regulations.
| Place | Classement général par étapes | Classement général au temps |
|---|---|---|
1st |
2.800 € |
14.000 € |
2nd |
1.400 € |
7.000 € |
3rd |
700 € |
3.500 € |
4th |
350 € |
2.000 € |
5th |
300 € |
1.500 € |
6th |
250 € |
1.000 € |
7th |
200 € |
1.000 € |
8th |
150 € |
700 € |
9th |
100 € |
700 € |
10th |
80 € |
700 € |
11th |
80 € |
350 € |
12th |
80 € |
350 € |
13th |
70 € |
350 € |
14th |
70 € |
350 € |
15th |
70 € |
350 € |
16th |
70 € |
350 € |
17th |
70 € |
350 € |
18th |
70 € |
350 € |
19th |
70 € |
350 € |
20th |
70 € |
350 € |
Total |
7.050 € |
35.600 € |
For 10 stages: 70 500 €
Award for the yellow jersey holder:
125 euros per stage from the 2nd to the 10th stage.
i.e. 125 x 9 =1 125€
Total (1)+(2)+(3) = 107 225 €
a) General classification
(1) Total 5 150 € b) Daily award
(2) i.e. 70 x 9 = 630 €
Total (1)+(2) = 5 780 €
1) Climbs and passes
(4) i.e. 100 x 6 = 600 € (1) Total (1)+(2)+(3)+(4) = 5 520 €
2) Final general classification
i.e. 2 600 € (2) Total 2 600 €
3) Award for the holder of the red polka dot jersey
i.e. 70 x 9 = 630 €
(3) Total 630 €
Total (1)+(2)+(3) = 8 750 €
1) Stages
(1) i.e. 400 x 10 = 4 000 €
2) Final general classification
(2) i.e. 5 000 €
Total (1)+(2) = 9 000 €
140 euros for the winner of the 23 sprints
i.e. 140 x 23 = 3 220 € - Total 3 220 €
Prizes for stages 70 500 €
Prizes for general individual classification on time 36 725 €
Prizes for general individual classification by points 5 780 €
Prizes for general individual best climber’s classification 8 750 €
Prizes for general team classification 9 000 €
Prizes for intermediate sprints 3 220 €
